Structure of renal corpuscle: afferent arteriole efferent arteriole capillary network Glomerulus mesangial cells parietal layer: simple squamous epi. Bowman’s capsular cavity: filtrate capsule visceral layer: podocytes (primary and secondary processes, slit membrane
Structure of Renal corpuscle: Glomerulus afferent arteriole capillary network mesangial cells efferent arteriole Bowman’s capsule parietal layer: simple squamous Epi. capsular cavity: filtrate visceral layer: podocytes (primary and secondary processes, slit membrane)
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Renal corpuscle
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Podocyte
Renal corpuscle Glomerulus
Renal corpuscle Glomerulus